The University of Vermont

The UVM is not part of the prestigious group of Ivy League universities which are considered the flagbearers of quality education in the country.

However, the institute still maintains a very good level of education, offering a number of upskilling opportunities in the form of student events throughout the academic year, & maintains a great placement record.

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The University of Vermont charges a non-refundable application fee of around USD 55 (INR 4,700) to its international students seeking admissions to the institute.

The application fee must be submitted alongside the admission application & can be paid online. The fee is mandatory to be paid by students (except those who qualify for a fee waiver), & no applications are considered without the payment of the said fee.

UVM tuition fee for international students is around INR 38.5 L. Further, students also have to incur costs associated with living at or near the UVM campus, with annual costs of living going as high as INR 20-25 L, depending on the standard of living students decide to pursue.

The institute can be considered reasonably costly, as compared to some other US based institutions located in major locations such as Boston, New York, Chicago, etc. who all charge a much higher tuition fee & the living expenses are even higher there.

Yes, the University of Vermont is known to offer courses in the online format, improving the overall accessibility & allowing students to pursue their studies with distance not being a barrier.

The institute offers over 500+ online courses in the Continuing Education format, across a number of popular majors such as Accountancy, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science & Healthcare Management among others. 

Students can pursue these courses from anywhere in the world with a stable internet connection.

The state of Vermont is famous for being the the largest producer of maple syrup in USA. The total volume produced over a year breaches the two million gallons' mark, which is enough to fill 40,000 bathtubs.

The place is also quiet popular for marble, slate & granite mining as well as its natural beauty with a number of scenic mountains, forests & ski resorts for students to explore.

Some popular tourist attractions include the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, The Lincoln Family Home, Church Street Marketplace & the Sugarbush Farm.

Vermont is a good place to study for international students. The place is home to a number of world class educational institutions that is well complemented by the beautiful natural surroundings including the Burlington Bike Path, Quechee Gorge, Stowe Recreation Path, Killington Resort & the Moss Glen Falls.

Students can also hop on the quality public transport network that remains active late in the nights, offering ample opportunities to explore the state's fine dining restaurants, culture & its welcoming people.

UVM is considered among the best institutions in Vermont as well as at the country level.

It ranks #121 as part of the National Universities Rankings 2025 given out by a prominent source, while also ranking #61 as part of its Top Public School Rankings.

The institute secures a US-wide rank of #145 as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, while also securing a world ranking of #1001 as given by another major ranking platform.

The University of Vermont can be an ideal place for higher studies for international students for a number of reasons. The institute grants a number of academic & need-based scholarships, maintains a solid placement record & is also highly active in the athletics department, with its sports teams participating in the NCAA Championship, having won the soccer competition in 2024.

The University of Vermont is known for being part of the the oldest institutions in United States' history, having first opened its doors back in 1791.

It was the first higher education institution to declare public support for freedom of religion & was also the first university to grant admissions to African-American & women students into Phi Beta Kappa.

The institute is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) & ranks highly as part of rankings given by several notable university ranking platforms.